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\nWhat an amazing ceremony last night! Congratulations to all our 2018 winners \u2014 you deserved all the recognition you got. The feedback you each received from your judges truly shows that plain English is alive and kicking in New Zealand. It also shows that, as a Trust, we\u2019re making great strides towards fulfilling our goals.<\/p>\n


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\u2018Keep going and spread the word!\u2019<\/h2>\n

A special mention to the winners of our Plain English Champion \u2014 Best Individual or Team category. The work that\u2019s gone into the Better Letters Project at the Ministry of Social Development is seriously changing the lives of everyday New Zealanders.<\/p>\n

Our judges got it right when they said, \u2018Keep going and spread the word! Imagine what New Zealand\u2019s public service might look like if every government department took this approach!\u2019<\/p>\n

Find out about this year\u2019s winners<\/a><\/p>\n

Take a look at photographer Rebecca McMillan’s wonderful photos of the ceremony<\/a><\/p>\n

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What an amazing ceremony last night! Congratulations to all our 2018 winners \u2014 you deserved all the recognition you got. The feedback you each received from your judges truly shows that plain English is alive and kicking in New Zealand. It also shows that, as a Trust, we\u2019re making great strides towards fulfilling our goals. 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